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1 WORKING WITH ASIAN DEVLOPMENT BANK  BOARD OF TRADE OF METROPOLITAN MONTREAL September 22 nd 2015

2 Who are we?  Founded in 1990  Our core business: all railway disciplines, with a strong focus on north American standards (Infrastructure, rolling stock, systems, Ops etc.)  Services provided through Consulting services, Technical Assistance, EPC, EPCM  A wide range of clients: private sector (mining companies, contractors …), public sector (Transport authorities, governments…), IFIs (WB, ADB etc.)  100 employees in Montreal + wide network of contract staff

3 Railway Specialists  Offering an exhaustive service to our clients – At every stage of a project – Expertise for all rail disciplines Preliminary Planning Scoping Pre- Feasibility Engineering Tendering for Construction Services Operations Planning & Assistance Technical Assistance ONGOING OPERATIONS

4 A long success story with ADB NORTHERN AFGHANISTAN RAIL STUDY (2014 – On going) BANGLADESH (10 mandates since 1995) CAMBODIA & THAILAND (Since 2006) 650 km rail project All disciplines covered: Infra (track, engineering, buildings, shops, mining operation interfaces), systems, operations, rolling stock, market study Organizational Reform of Bangladesh Railway Multiple Feasibility Studies/Detailed Design for railway routes Studies + Design + Construction Supervision Mandates (Jamuna Bridge) Restructuring and Institutional Mandates (capacity strengthening, assessment of railway sector)

5 Few tips – Pre-Tender Stage  Anticipate tenders: all projects are made public before budget is even secured  CMS – Learn to use it in advance  Read extensively ADB materials /guidelines  Attend ADB Business Fair in Manilla  Be ready to work on an open book basis

6 Few tips –Tender Stage  All about points - The scoring is known and it is all about earning points : – Identifying the best candidates and draft CVs in the most detailed way to respond to requirements – Re-writing projects references to better reply to the project experience for this assignment – Writing Methodology demonstrating that you have the exact experience need for the project There is no room for off the shelf answers

7 Few tips – Tender Stage  Securing assistance of local partner is critical – Purpose of ADB is to ensure long term transfer of knowledge to locals – Understanding specificities of each country  ADB Procurement Methods are now used outside ADB-funded projects

8 Few tips – Execution Stage  Quality is key: it is all about building long-term credibility with ADB by delivering what you promised – ADB staff is very qualified to monitor performance  Know and master the rules - ABD staff very administrative & bureaucratic – Payment – Keep your records in order – Replacement of resources is difficult

9 Values of Working with ADB  Open opportunities & markets you would not even consider in the first place  Business security: Advance/guaranteed payments  A knowledgeable interface in your relation with your ultimate client – ADB closes the cultural gaps that may exist between you and your client  Working in projects that matters and with a social/collective/regional purpose  ADB Procurement Procedures are becoming a standard

10 THANK YOU 


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